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Two More Amy Winehouse Albums Planned
Last year we saw the unfortunate death of Soul legend Amy Winehouse. It was a sad time for music, and most of her fans were not .. Read more
Hadouken! - Bad Signal
Hadouken! have let loose the new single from their as of un-titled third album “Bad Signal”.. Read more
Bobby Womack – Whatever Happened To The Times
Bobby Womack has just revealed the visual for the latest track off of his 27th studio album “The Bravest Man In The universe”… Read more
Bobby Womack featuring Lana Del Rey – Dayglo Reflection
With Womack’s new album due out over the next few weeks, the leaks are starting to roll in…. Read more
Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man In The Universe
Despite health issues, Bobby Womack has dropped another track off of his upcoming album, this time the title track “The Bravest Man In The Universe”… Read more
Gil Scott-Heron - Footage Of His Last Ever Concert.
Soul Legend Gil-Scott Heron tragically died 2 years ago. His last ever concert was at the Live El Rey Theater in Los Angeles. Thanks to Theo Jemison of Vimeo, you can now watch 5 minutes worth of footage of the legend's last notes. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments!Neak - Big Dreamer ft. NidaNasheeda
This record focuses on the fear of failing when it comes to our goals in life, and fighting tooth and nail to survive life's ills.
If your father performed alongside Funk & Soul legends like James Brown & Sam Cooke, and your older sibling was deep into Hip-Hop production, chances are being a product of your environment meant only one thing… Following the path his family set before him, Chicago-based Hip-Hop artist Neak draws vivid verbal portraits which find inspiration in the spirit of 1980’s Hip-Hop & U.S. culture. The “War on Drugs,” failing Reaganomics, and increasing violence within poverty stricken areas only strengthened the resolve of the then fledgling Hip-Hop movement, and it’s this concept of perseverance and reclamation that guides Neak’s artistry.
Neak
Since 2010, Neak has released two volumes in his ’84 mixtape series (8000 total downloads), both of which are hailed as “underground classic[s] with an electric/soulful feeling, and rooted in the core of hip-hop." Currently Neak is fresh off a release of his newest project "Neak Rock," a Pete Rock tribute album presented by DJBooth.Net, Fake Shore Drive, Refined Hype, Prefix Mag & YNotMyDream; which has currently reached over 50,000 downloads and counting! Recently fresh from releasing his #illRaps Series (featuring artists such as Slot-A, Pugs Atomz, Sincerely Yours, Mike Schpitz, etc.) He is now currently working on his next project entitled, "Love Greater // The Prequel," with production from Slot-A, INTLMC, Rashid Hadee. This upcoming project will be presented/sponsored by DJBooth.Net, Earmilk, and Prefix Mag.
Naming Nas, Mos Def, Common, Lupe Fiasco, MF Doom, Elzhi, Jay-Z, etc. as his main lyrical influences, Neak preserves the aesthetics of real Hip-Hop; authenticity, originality, excellence all evoke a heartfelt emotion for listeners of his music. Neak is looking to tour in support of his "Love Greater // The Prequel" project; which is scheduled for release early 2012."
Artist|| Neak [ twitter.com/#!/Neak_Undefined ] Song|| Big Dreamer Feat. NidaNasheeda [ twitter.com/#!/NidaSound ] Produced By|| Slot-A [twitter.com/#!/IAMSLOTA ] Directed & Edited By|| Domi V [twitter.com/#!/domi_V, [email protected]] VFX By|| Chris Dennett [twitter.com/#!/pixelologist83 , [email protected]] Album|| Love Greater // The Prequel Release Date|| 2/28 Executive Produced By|| Slot-A & Rashid Hadee Presented By|| Earmilk x DJBooth.Net x Prefix Mag
Artist Spotlight : Robin Thicke
Alright, I feel I want to let a few more people know about this guy.I am a massive fan, and very few people seem to have heard of him. Robin Thicke is the son of the incredibly popular actor Alan Thicke and one of the few great soul singers of this generation. He is a close friend with Lil' Wayne, so you may recognize him from a few Weezy tracks. Taking inspiration from the greats such as Marvin Gaye & Al Green etc, over the years Robin has crafted a unique sound whilst still retaining these influences. Whilst he is considered a mainstream artist, I feel he doesn't get enough attention considering his talent. He has released 4 albums (one under the name of "Thicke") all of which have a different spin on his sound. Ranging from straight up soul, to Hip-Hop with R&B influences, Robin manages to craft solid albums one after the other without making his audience lose interest. He often gets compared to Justin Timberlake due to his recent use of Falsetto on the majority of his recent work. Although, besides that, I can't see too many comparisons. So, I ask. What do you guys think of Robin Thicke?Mayer Hawthorne Reveals his Holiday Playlist
Besides wrapping up presents for your loved ones and cold weather, December also brings forth the annual share of multiple "best of" music lists. We sure have put lots of dedication in naming the 50 albums that matched our taste, but we have not dedicated lots of thought on what to play during the upcoming holidays. Luckily, Mayer Hawthorne has recently revealed his special Christmas playlist during an interview with AskMen.com.
I'm definitely listening to the James Brown "Soulful Christmas." That is the ultimate holiday party music. I've been bumping a lot of boogaloo stuff lately, like my man Chris Montez's “Let's Dance.” It's like funky, gritty dance music. There's a new joint I discovered recently -- this group called Jigsaw from back in the day. It doesn't really fit into any category I know. It's a song called “One Way Street” from Jigsaw. That's definitely party music. Of course you've got to put some Mayer Hawthorne in the mix. I always put “Henny & Gingerale” on at every party because it's all about Henny & Gingerale. That's my favorite cocktail. That's what I'm serving at my holiday party. I love Frank Sinatra -- anything from Old Blue Eyes is gonna do the trick. You gotta throw some Barry White in the mix. It always gets the ladies in the mood, and when the ladies are in the mood, everybody is happy. I always play a lot of Detroit ghetto tech and booty and... stuff like DJ Assault and DJ Deeon. That'll get the party started every time. “Ass 'n' Titties,” baby -- everybody loves ass and titties.
If you further want to find out Mayer's thoughts on what's happening with Detroit music and why it's important to dress up, go here.
Who You Are - Jessie J
Jessie J continues to climb up numerous charts with her great lyrics and her awesome voice. Her first single, "Price Tag," (Featuring B.o.B) debuted is quickly finding a spot on airwaves across the nation. The album, Who You Are, is a combo of soulful pop infectiousness, hip-hop grit, and R&B style. J is set to give listeners another taste of Who You Are with her newly released next U.S. single, "Casualty of Love." Bouncing with a sly groove and the singer's sultry delivery, "Casualty of Love" is primed to introduce Jessie to an even broader audience. Other tracks from the album include a live version of "Big White Room," "Nobody’s Perfect," "Who You Are" (already viewed over 1 million times on YouTube) "Mama Knows Best" and "L.O.V.E", all showcasing Jessie J’s awesome voice and song-writing skills.
